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Lift Operator

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Vail Resorts

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Location:
Canada , Whistler

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Category:
Hospitality and Tourism

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Contract Type:
Employment contract

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Salary:

20.00 USD / Hour
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Job Description:

The Lift Experience Team’s mission is to provide employees and guests with a seamless end-to-end experience from maze entrance to lift unloading. As a Lift Operator on the Lift Experience team, you are the copilot and concierge responsible for the safe operation of a multi-million-dollar machine. You are responsible for the safety and friendly, and efficient travel of our guests and fellow teammates as they navigate premier mountain terrain. Come enjoy the season in a career full of having and providing an Experience of a Lifetime again and again.

Job Responsibility:

  • Continuously monitor the safety of passengers while providing instruction and customer service in the safe loading and unloading of lifts
  • manage the speed of lift as needed
  • Operate lift to ensure that optimal chair capacity is achieved as determined by Lift Experience guidelines and performance reporting
  • Proactively notify maintenance/dispatch of repair or maintenance needs
  • Work closely with the Lift Maintenance department to learn the proper operation of lift equipment
  • Implement emergency procedures as required, including contacting Patrol
  • Ensure lift is ready for operations prior to set up of maze
  • set up/disassemble lift maze daily according to maze standards
  • Follow and perform all company and departmental policies and procedures
  • Maintain a safe work area and cleanliness of lift shacks
  • remove trash when necessary
  • A Lift operator team member is a flexible employee within the Lift Experience department who takes on additional training to support ticket scanning
  • Other duties as assigned

Requirements:

  • No experience is necessary, we train all lift operators (including returnees)
  • Must be able to make quick decisions/use considerable judgment regarding safety as well as multitask and anticipate issues
  • Must be physically capable of assisting guests while loading lifts
  • may lift up to 40 lbs
  • Must be able to work outdoors in all types of inclement weather, standing and moving for entire shift on potentially slippery or uneven surfaces
  • Must be able to work weekends and holidays as needed
  • Must be able to handle high guest volumes in a professional manner
  • Must be willing to perform alternate functions from time to time, both within and outside of the assigned area, particularly during peak periods such as holiday weekends
  • At least 18 years of age
What we offer:
  • Free passes for employees
  • employee discounted lift tickets for friends and family AND free ski lessons
  • MORE employee discounts on lodging, food, gear, and mountain shuttles
  • RSP Options (after 12 months or 2000 cumulative hours of service)
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Excellent training and professional development
  • Referral Program
  • Health Insurance
  • Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, and Vision Insurance plans (for eligible seasonal employees after working 500 hours)
  • Free ski passes for dependents
  • Critical Illness and Accident plans

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
May 15, 2026

Employment Type:
Fulltime
Work Type:
On-site work
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